LINCOLN, NEB. (July 16, 2008)-Are you a CEO, senior manager, or leader in education, health care, or government/nonprofit industries? How about a head of an operating unit, or quality/performance improvement practitioner? There is an upcoming conference especially designed for you.

Whether your business is large or small, and involved in service, manufacturing, health care, education or government, you're sure to benefit from the knowledge and experience that 2007 Baldrige Award recipients will be sharing at the upcoming Baldrige Regional Conference, September 16 in Denver, Colo., or October 3 in New Orleans, La.

Spokespersons from The PRO-TEC Coating Company (representing small business), Mercy Health System and Sharp Healthcare( representing health care), and the City of Coral Springs and the U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (representing nonprofits) will be making presentations. All earned 2007 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Awards.

The early registration deadline is August 22.

A complete description of the conference, along with a registration form can be found at: http://www.baldrige.nist.gov/2008_Regionals/Regionals_state.htm

The Nebraska Edgerton Quality Award is a state level Baldrige-based program. For more information about  the Baldrige Award or the Edgerton Quality Award, contact Jenne Rodriguez at 800-426-6505, 402-471-3745, or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

CONTACT: Jenne Rodriguez at 800-426-6505, 402-471-3745, or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it